Climate Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 49°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Norfolk Karl Stefan, NE Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 49°F
- Avg annual temp
- 59/100
- Comfort score
- 27.0"
- Annual precip
- 158d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Norfolk Karl Stefan
Norfolk Karl Stefan, Nebraska averages 49°F a year and scores 59/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 39% of U.S. cities.
- 49°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 59/100
- comfort score, milder than 39% of U.S. cities
- 27.0"
- annual precipitation · 30" snow
- 158 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
49°F (10°C)
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
38°F
Annual Precip
27.0"
Annual Snow
29.9"
Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
49°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
27.0"
Plus 29.9" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Norfolk Karl Stefan) 59.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Norfolk Karl Stefan area.
How Norfolk Karl Stefan compares to every U.S. city
Norfolk Karl Stefan's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
59 Top 61% higher than 39% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Norfolk Karl Stefan
MethodologyZooming out from Norfolk Karl Stefan's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.6" | 6.9" | 30.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.8" | 6.1" | 26.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 1.4" | 4.5" | 22.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 2.7" | 2.3" | 9.4 | 0.5 |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.8 | 1.5 |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.5 |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 10.3 |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.5 |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4" | 0.0" | 0.5 | 3.1 |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 2.1" | 0.8" | 8.1 | 0.5 |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 1.2" | 3.2" | 22.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.8" | 6.1" | 29.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.6"
Snow: 6.9"
6.1 days with precipitation
February 0.8"
Snow: 6.1"
6.2 days with precipitation
March 1.4"
Snow: 4.5"
7.6 days with precipitation
April 2.7"
Snow: 2.3"
9.6 days with precipitation
May 4.0"
11.8 days with precipitation
June 4.4"
10.8 days with precipitation
July 3.0"
9.2 days with precipitation
August 3.5"
9.3 days with precipitation
September 2.4"
7.8 days with precipitation
October 2.1"
Snow: 0.8"
7.4 days with precipitation
November 1.2"
Snow: 3.2"
5.7 days with precipitation
December 0.8"
Snow: 6.1"
6.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 5
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 30
50% probability date
Growing Season
158 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,623
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
907
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72% | 10.3 | 53% | 31% |
| February | 68% | 11.5 | 51% | 31% |
| March | 61% | 12.4 | 49% | 29% |
| April | 60% | 11.6 | 49% | 28% |
| May | 65% | 10.0 | 53% | 20% |
| June | 68% | 9.4 | 61% | 11% |
| July | 70% | 8.4 | 60% | 11% |
| August | 69% | 9.1 | 66% | 13% |
| September | 63% | 10.0 | 66% | 17% |
| October | 63% | 10.6 | 62% | 24% |
| November | 70% | 10.7 | 59% | 26% |
| December | 74% | 10.6 | 56% | 31% |
What Norfolk Karl Stefan's climate means for you
Norfolk Karl Stefan runs 49°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 158 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 30 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,623 heating and 907 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Norfolk Karl Stefan, NE
An annual average temperature of 49°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 61°F to a mean daily low of 38°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Norfolk Karl Stefan, Nebraska. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USW00014941 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Norfolk Karl Stefan averages 27.0 inches of precipitation a year, with 29.9 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 158 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 30 and the first fall freeze near October 5. As for energy demand, 6,623 heating degree days and 907 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Norfolk Karl Stefan scores 59/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Norfolk Karl Stefan, NE? ▼
The average annual temperature in Norfolk Karl Stefan, Nebraska is 49°F. The warmest month averages 86°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 12°F (-11°C).
How much rain does Norfolk Karl Stefan get? ▼
Norfolk Karl Stefan receives 27.0 inches of precipitation annually, including 29.9 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Norfolk Karl Stefan? ▼
Norfolk Karl Stefan has a climate comfort score of 59/100 (Moderate), milder than 39% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Norfolk Karl Stefan? ▼
Norfolk Karl Stefan has approximately 158 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 30 and the first fall freeze around October 5.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Norfolk Karl Stefan? ▼
Norfolk Karl Stefan has 6,623 heating degree days and 907 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Norfolk Karl Stefan climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00014941 near Norfolk Karl Stefan.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00014941. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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